Currently, the Board of Education pays 90% of the premium for coverage selected by the employee from several health insurance programs, a dental program, and the basic level of life insurance.

Coursework eligible for partial tuition reimbursement must be applicable toward obtaining or renewing a professional certificate. Currently, HCPS will reimburse up to $300 per graduate credit and up to $75 per undergraduate credit. Provisional/conditional teachers will be reimbursed as qualified. A letter grade of “C” or better is required.

All teachers who work half time or more are required to join the Maryland State Pension System.

The State and FBI costs for obtaining the Criminal Background Investigation required by the State of Maryland are paid by the Board of Education.

All employees are covered persons under the Casualty Scope of Coverage and School Board Legal Liability Scope of Coverage while acting within the scope of their duties. This coverage provides a liability limit of $100,000 plus defense costs to employees.

A teacher who holds a professional certificate may receive tenure after two (2) years of satisfactory experience. The Board of Education of Harford County may grant a third year of probation at its discretion.

The Board of Education provides a selection of Tax Deferred Annuity/Mutual Fund (403b) plans for all employees. to all regular employees.

The Board of Education provides a selection of Tax Deferred Compensation (457) plans for all employees.

A total of seven calendar days are provided in the event of the death of a member of the teacher's immediate family.

Teachers are allowed three days per year for absences related to funeral other than immediate family and urgent business. Unused personal business is transferred to accumulated sick leave at the end of each school year.

Teachers entering Harford County from another Maryland public school system, may transfer all unused sick leave which has been accumulated since September 1, 1966.

In-school and countywide support is provided to all teachers and especially new staff members to assure success.

State approved inservice workshops, appropriate for certification, are offered during the school year and summers.

The Board of Education of Harford County provides workers' compensation insurance for all employees. Each employee is covered to the extent required by the Workers' Compensation Law of Maryland.